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EASTERN WASHINGTON Interlibrary Loan / Document Delivery Specialist in CHENEY, Washington
Interlibrary Loan / Document Delivery Specialist
About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land.
Job Summary:
The College of Professional Programs at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking applicants for an Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery Specialist (Library & Archives Paraprofessional 4) in the School of Libraries.
Key Responsibilities
Administers and conducts Interlibrary Loan (ILL) operations. Performs complex technical library tasks and problem solving using intensive application of specialized knowledge and skills involving ILL operations. Uses ILLiad, OCLC WorldCat, local library system (currently Ex Libris Alma/Primo system), and other library systems and databases to respond to resource-sharing requests; solves complex bibliographic and access problems in requests for resources; coordinates with other library staff to fill interlibrary loan requests through purchase or licensing as necessary; coordinates with other staff to deliver materials physically or electronically; maintains and analyzes records of ILL transactions using standard definitions and guidelines for academic libraries.
In addition to salary, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
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